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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses cried out to the LORD, “O God, please heal her!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Moses cried out to the LORD, saying, “Please heal her, O God, I pray!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses cried out to the LORD, saying, “God, heal her, please!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moses cried out to the LORD, saying, &#8220O God, heal her, I pray!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Moses cried out to the LORD, saying, “O God, heal her, I pray!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Moses cried out to Yahweh, saying, “O God, heal her, I pray!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Moses cried out to the LORD, saying, “Heal her please, O God, I plead with You!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses cried out to the LORD, “God, please heal her! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses cried out to the LORD, &#8220God, please heal her!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses cried unto Jehovah, saying, Heal her, O God, I beseech thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses prayed, "LORD God, please heal her." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her, O God, I beseech thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Moses cried to the LORD, "Please, God, heal her!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Moses cried out to the LORD, "O God, heal her!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Moses prayed to the LORD: "O LORD, please heal her."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses cried to the LORD, "Heal her now, O God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses cried to the LORD, saying, "Heal her, God, I beg you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses cried out to the LORD, “O God, please heal her!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses cried to Yahweh, saying, “Heal her, God, I beg you!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses cries to YHWH, saying, “O God, please give healing to her! Please!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses crieth unto Jehovah, saying, 'O God, I pray Thee, give, I pray Thee, healing to her.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will cry to Jehovah, saying, God heal her now.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses cried to the Lord, saying: O God, I beseech thee heal her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Moses cried out to the Lord, saying, “O God, I beg you: heal her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses cried to the LORD, “Please, not this! Please, heal her!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses cried to the LORD, “O God, please heal her.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe cried out to LORD JEHOVAH and he said, “Help, O God! Heal her!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying: 'Heal her now, O God, I beseech Thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses cried to the Lord, saying, O God, I beseech thee, heal her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/12-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3970" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/12.htm">The Murmuring of Miriam and Aaron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">So Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/6817.htm" title="6817: way·yiṣ·‘aq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; to proclaim.">cried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">“O God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/7495.htm" title="7495: rə·p̄ā (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To heal. Or raphah; a primitive root; properly, to mend, i.e. to cure.">heal</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>But the LORD answered Moses, “If her father had but spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp for seven days; after that she may be brought back in.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-11.htm">Exodus 32:11-14</a></span><br />But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. / Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br />Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-23.htm">Psalm 106:23</a></span><br />So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a></span><br />As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-6.htm">1 Kings 13:6</a></span><br />Then the king responded to the man of God, “Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him as it was before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">2 Chronicles 30:18-20</a></span><br />A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone / who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” / And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-8.htm">Job 42:8-10</a></span><br />So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. / After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a></span><br />Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a></span><br />Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-11</a></span><br />And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, / filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Numbers 14:2,13-20</a></b></br> And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-41.htm">Numbers 16:41,46-50</a></b></br> But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/32-10.htm">Exodus 32:10-14</a></b></br> Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/numbers/11-2.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/exodus/22-27.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-45.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/james/5-15.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/exodus/21-19.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Please</a> <a href="/numbers/11-15.htm">Prayer</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/22-16.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/numbers/14-17.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/numbers/14-1.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/numbers/14-2.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-21.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/numbers/14-19.htm">Please</a> <a href="/numbers/14-17.htm">Prayer</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-1.htm">God rebukes the sedition of Miriam and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Miriam's leprosy is healed at the prayer of Moses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">God commands her to be shut out of the host</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">The people encamp in the desert of Paran</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Moses cried out to the LORD</b><br>Moses, as the leader of the Israelites, often interceded on behalf of the people. His role as an intercessor is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>). This phrase highlights Moses' humility and compassion, even towards those who wronged him, as Miriam had by speaking against him. The act of crying out to the LORD signifies earnest prayer, a common practice among biblical figures when seeking divine intervention (<a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a>).<p><b>“O God, please heal her!”</b><br>This plea for healing reflects Moses' deep concern for his sister Miriam, who was struck with leprosy as a punishment for her rebellion (<a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Numbers 12:10</a>). The request for healing underscores the belief in God's power to restore health, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture (<a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a>). It also demonstrates the importance of forgiveness and mercy, as Moses seeks restoration for Miriam despite her actions against him. This act of seeking healing can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's healing ministry, where physical healing often accompanied spiritual restoration (<a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. In <a href="/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13</a>, Moses intercedes for his sister Miriam after she is struck with leprosy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/miriam.htm">Miriam</a></b><br>The sister of Moses and Aaron, who, along with Aaron, spoke against Moses. As a result, she was struck with leprosy by God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and Miriam, who also spoke against Moses. Unlike Miriam, Aaron was not struck with leprosy but pleaded with Moses for her healing.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Lord who disciplines Miriam for her actions but listens to Moses' plea for her healing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, witnessing the events and learning from the leadership and intercession of Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercession.htm">The Power of Intercession</a></b><br>Moses' immediate response to pray for Miriam teaches us the importance of interceding for others, even when they have wronged us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' humility is evident as he does not retaliate against Miriam and Aaron but instead seeks God's mercy for them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_discipline_and_mercy.htm">God's Discipline and Mercy</a></b><br>God's response to Miriam's sin shows that He disciplines those He loves but is also merciful when we repent and seek forgiveness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride_and_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Pride and Rebellion</a></b><br>Miriam's punishment serves as a warning against pride and speaking against God's chosen leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_restoration.htm">The Role of Community in Restoration</a></b><br>The Israelites' waiting for Miriam's healing before moving on illustrates the importance of community support in the process of restoration.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_galilee's_role_in_the_bible.htm">Why did God command killing Midianites, including children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_lions_symbolize_in_the_bible.htm">What defines being devout?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_you_heal_yourself,_doctor.htm">Can you heal yourself, doctor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_faith_healing.htm">What does the Bible say about faith healing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.--</span>Better, <span class= "ital">O God, I beseech thee, heal her, I beseech thee.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moses cried unto the Lord.</span> A much harder and prouder man than Moses was must needs have been melted into pity at <span class="cmt_word">the</span> sight of his sister, and the terrible suggestion of Aaron. <span class="cmt_word">Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.</span> The "now" has no place here, unless it be merely to add force to the exclamation. Moses, although directly appealed to himself, can only appeal to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/12-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cried out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּצְעַ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṣ·‘aq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6817.htm">Strong's 6817: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to proclaim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“O God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֕ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">please</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֛א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heal her!”</span><br /><span class="heb">רְפָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(rə·p̄ā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7495.htm">Strong's 7495: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mend, to cure</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/12-13.htm">Numbers 12:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/12-13.htm">OT Law: Numbers 12:13 Moses cried to Yahweh saying Heal her (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/12-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 12:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 12:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/12-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 12:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 12:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>